Environment & Development

Standard CPO & Process

Steps in Standard CPO Summary of steps in a compulsory acquisition under standard procedure. Identification of the empowering statute after establishing the objects for which the land is required Making Compulsory Purchase Order by Local Authority after identification of land and its Owner.… Read the rest

Special Planning Controls

Protected Structures Planning authorities must include a record of Protected Structures in their Development Plan. Where a structure is designated as protected, the generally applicable exempt development regulations, are severely limited or totally dis-applied. There is no compensation for refusal of planning permission nor for the imposition of the conditions in a planning permission, for architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical reasons. … Read the rest

Special Designations and Powers

Special Planning Status There are a number of types of enhanced Planning act protections, which a local authority may adopt in respect of particular areas. An area of special amenity designation ]is designed to secure the preservation and enhancement of the character and special features of an area. … Read the rest

Requirement for Planning Permission

Development Control Planning law regulates the physical appearance of the spatial environment and the use to which property is put. Planning permission may be required, when there are works or a change of use to land or property.… Read the rest

Recycling

Duties of Producers I The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive required measures in respect of ten categories of waste. Producers must reduce the environmental impact of waste from the products. The Directive sets out provisions for the collection, treatment and recycling of the products conderned. … Read the rest

Public Authority Development

General Development by local authorities in their own functional area is exempt. It does not require planning permission. However, most local authority development must go through a form of public consultation procedure, in which third parties’ views and input must be sought. … Read the rest

Procurement

Overview A substantial construction project will typically involve an architect, a structural/civil engineer, a mechanical and electrical engineer and a quantity surveyor. Larger projects may also include planning consultants, infrastructure engineers, fire safety consultants, landscape designers, acoustic consultants and interior designers.… Read the rest

Planning Permissions

Planning Permissions Planning permission does not give permission to do that which is not otherwise lawful. A planning permission is required to comply with the requirements of planning legislation, only. It may be necessary, for example, to obtain property rights, modification of restrictive covenants, environmental licences and other statutory consents in order to undertake the development.… Read the rest

Planning Permission Overview

Planning Permission Planning permission is required whenever there are “works” or a “material change of use”. “Works” include carrying on any building, engineering, mining or other operations in, under or over land. Generally, there must be a building activity. … Read the rest

Planning Law Overview

Planning Permission Planning permission is required whenever there are “works” to or a “material change of use” of property. “Works” include carrying on any building, engineering, mining or other operations in, under or over land. Generally, there must be a building activity. … Read the rest